Legal Assistant
Company Description
Southeast Affordable Housing Administration, Inc. (SAHA) is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Housing Corporation dedicated to empowering minority-led communities and promoting affordable workforce housing in the Southeastern United States. By bridging the gap between community needs and real estate investors, SAHA leverages housing incentives to create sustainable, affordable housing while ensuring community well-being and affordability.
We are seeking a Legal Assistant with exceptional attention to detail, superb organizational and time management skills, and the ability to thrive in a structured work environment. This position involves assisting with task management, calendaring, email organization, data collection, and research, particularly within the commercial real estate industry.
Primary Responsibilities: • Document Assistance and Maintenance: Support in drafting legal documents, maintaining and updating spreadsheets, and managing CRM software. Accuracy and detail are essential in handling this information.
• Application Processing: Assist in completing complex tax credit applications for the real estate industry, requiring thorough information gathering and attention to detail.
• Compliance Support: Work closely with the General Counsel to ensure legal compliance, aiding in research, documentation, and organization related to compliance requirements.
Day-to-Day Tasks: • Scheduling and calendar management
• Document drafting, updating, and organization
• Research and data entry
• CRM and spreadsheet maintenance
• Support for legal compliance initiatives
Qualifications: • Strong organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining spreadsheets and CRM databases
• Ability to learn and apply technical knowledge specific to real estate compliance
• Adaptability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Comfort and ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds
Training will be provided for the technical aspects of the role. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, efficient, and able to support a legal team with administrative and compliance-focused tasks.
Non-profit Organizations
Legal
Full-time